Shoji Nishio: “Aikido’s Innovative Genius!”

4 downloadable videos and 1 ebook for an in-depth introduction to Shoji Nishio Sensei’s aikido!

Aikido Journal is offering the “Nishio Aikido Study Course” by Shoji Nishio, 8th dan, that covers the essentials of Nishio Sensei’s elaborate system. A total of 4 downloadable videos are included in the package and cover the following subjects: Gyakuhanmi Katatedori, Aihanmi Katatedori, Shomenuchi (1), Shomenuchi (2), Yokomenuchi, Ryotedori and Sodedori, Katadori Menuchi, and Aikido Toho Iai. Altogether, the course includes six hours of expert video instruction by Nishio Sensei. The offer also features the authoritataive 208-page ebook “Shoji Nishio: Aikido – Yurusu Budo (The Forgiving Martial Art)” as a PDF download.

Nishio Sensei’s technical legacy is totally unique. He mastered the basics of several of the modern weapons systems from which he drew many elements in addition to his prior experience in judo and karate. What emerged as Nishio Aikido is an amalgamation of elements drawn from judo, karate, iaido, and jojutsu built on the aikido technical framework and philosophy. To supplement his martially-oriented taijutsu or empty-handed techniques, Nishio also developed an elaborate series of sword, staff, and iaido variations.

Readers will be able to access their downloadable products within minutes of purchase. No more paying for shipping, no more customs charges, or lost packages, no more waiting! This special offer is available for the special price of $39.95 through Saturday, May 18.

Morihiro Saito: Aiki Jo — Part 2, hi-res video

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This is the second of two videos by Morihiro Saito covering all of the basics of the Aiki Jo curriculum as practiced in Iwama, Japan. Given its flexibility, and Morihiro Saito formulated many different exercises and forms for practice based on the movements he was taught directly by Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. The jo, being a bladeless weapon, can be used with either end as a striking and parrying instrument. It is normally somewhat over 50 inches in length and thus has a greater reach than a sword. Strikes can be executed with one or two hands leading to many possible combinations of applications. It is a more adaptable weapon against multiple opponents than the sword.

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“Aiki Jo movements are an excellent complement to empty-handed training in aikido.”

This is the second of two videos by Morihiro Saito covering all of the basics of the Aiki Jo curriculum as practiced in Iwama, Japan. These jo forms were compiled and refined by Saito Sensei based on his weapons training directly under Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba. These videos were shot specifically for the serious practitioner interested in learning the Aiki Ken and Jo and include detailed explanations and different angle shots to facilitate understanding of important details.

The incredible flexibility of the Aiki Jo

The jo, being a bladeless weapon, can be used with either end as a striking and parrying instrument. It is normally somewhat over 50 inches in length and thus has a greater reach than a sword. Strikes can be executed with one or two hands leading to many possible combinations of applications. It is an adaptable weapon against multiple opponents. Given its flexibility, and Morihiro Saito formulated many different exercises and forms for practice based on the movements he was taught directly by Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba.

Aiki Jo movements are an excellent complement to empty-handed training in aikido. By learning to handle a weapon with an entirely different effective range, practitioners can gain a deeper understanding of combative distance, striking, parrying, hipwork, etc.

Aiki Jo — Part 2 includes:

31 jo kata kumijo – paired jo forms to that illustrate the application of the component parts of the 31-kata
10 kumijo – a set of 10 paired jo kata of a more advanced level based on the Founder’s jo practice in Iwama

Japanese narration, complete English subtitles

Duration: 25:03
File size: 378 mb
Frame size: 720 x 480